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Description
The CGC HEALY cuts through and area of dark nilas. Both the elasticity of nilas is seen with the bow wave propagating through the ice sheet and also therafting effect caused by wind and pressure which helps the ice buildin thickness.
Credit
Collection of Dr. Pablo Clemente-Colon, Chief Scientist National Ice Center
Display Date
2008 September 9
Location
Alaska, Beaufort Sea
Collection
Paths Less Taken
Keywords
Arctic Ice